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• Barrett Carter taking on a leadership role in Bengals defense

Confidence is starting to show in Barrett Carter — and not just in the way he plays. It’s showing in the way he leads. According to Dan Hoard, Carter has been noticeably more vocal during offseason workouts than he was as a rookie, a development that could significantly impact a Bengals defense looking for stronger […]...2026
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• Bengals linebacker named as UDFA to watch

The Cincinnati Bengals’ biggest position with questions at it currently is linebacker. Last year, Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr. started most of the season, and the results left plenty to be desired. The team really hasn’t addressed the position so far this offseason. They didn’t draft a linebacker or sign a starting-caliber player in […]...2026
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• Jalen Davis is eyeing a starting spot in Bengals defense

The Cincinnati Bengals made a number of moves this offseason to address the defense, but two position groups were largely omitted from the improvements. Al Golden and the staff appear to be content with the growth ahead for Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter at linebacker, while the cornerback group didn’t see many overall additions. […]...2026
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• Former Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy sees himself fitting in with Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals need linebackers with experience to accelerate the development of Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter. Meanwhile, twelve-year veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy is a free agent, and it doesn’t look like he’ll be returning to the Baltimore Ravens. Could it be a fit? Recently, on the “Up & Adams” podcast, host Kay […]...2026
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• Bengals’ vote of confidence reaffirmed in linebackers Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight

The book isn’t closed yet on Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr. Not in the slightest. The two backers have each played only one season in the NFL. While their play last year may make it easy to give up on them, I’m here to tell you that I will not be. Carter and Knight […]...2026
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• Best NFL free agent linebackers available for Bengals following NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals have focused on improving one of the worst defenses in the NFL from last season. They have brought in a number of players to fix every level of the defense. Well, except for one. The Bengals have essentially ignored the linebacker position this whole offseason, despite Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight ranking […]...2026
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• The biggest training camp battles to watch for the Cincinnati Bengals

Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images What are the key competitions to watch? Training camp has begun! What are the key competitions to look at as the roster and depth chart shake out over the next few weeks? Here are the position battles to watch for the Cincinnati Bengals. Right Guard - Lucas Patrick vs. Cody Ford It’s always something, isn’t it? We can’t just have one year where we feel really g...2025
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• Cincinnati Bengals 53-man Roster Prediction: Training Camp Begins Edition

Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Bengals football is back, baby! It’s here! It’s finally here! The offseason is over. Training camp has officially opened for the 2025 season as the Cincinnati Bengals—well, most of them—took the practice fields outside Paycor Stadium for their first practice of the preseason. With that comes a whole bunch of speculation, whic...2025
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• The return of the cowboy

After a rough 2024 season, Logan Wilson eyes a comeback. Logan Wilson missed several games last season due to a knee injury, but he’s looking to have a big comeback. Wilson and new defensive coordinator Al Golden have a good past relationship, considering Golden helped bring Wilson to the Cincinnati Bengals from the University of Wyoming. Wilson got a lot of bad rap to begin with last year, along ...2025
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• Schedule quirk will allow Detroit Lions’ new offensive line to gel early

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions offensive line in a post-Frank Ragnow world has a buffer—at least for the first five weeks of the schedule. With Frank Ragnow now retired, the Detroit Lions will be breaking in at least two new starters on the interior offensive line — and potentially three at new positions, depending on where Graham Glasgow lands. That’s th...2025
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• 5 winners and 4 losers from Day 3 of NFL Draft

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Who had a great weekend and who has a tough hill to climb now after the draft? The Cincinnati Bengals finished their draft today and the final round really solidified several players' spots on this roster before we even make it to training camp. Here are the winners and losers from Day 3 of the draft. Winners Geno Stone: I don't think anyone went into the d...2025
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• Bengals draft Jalen Rivers in Round 5

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Another lineman! With the 153rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals have selected Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Jalen Rivers. Originally a class of 2020 recruit, Rivers bounced around the offensive line during his college career. He spent the 2021 and 2022 seasons at left guard, then moved to left tackle in 2023 before bouncin...2025
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• Cowboys focused seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Who are the Cowboys most likely to end up with in the first round in your opinion? The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and months of shifting player stocks and smoke screens from teams will soon come to an end. The Cowboys’ draft priorities have seemingly come into focus in recent weeks, but as we learned it can all change in a heart...2025
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• NFL Draft What If: What if the Bengals traded back?

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Moving out of 17. In this five-part series, I ask “what if?” and explore different draft scenarios. In all, I will due 15 mock drafts and use this as an avenue of discussing 97 different prospects. “Time. Space. Reality. It’s more than a linear path... I am your guide through these vast new realities.” - The Watcher - What If...? The number one r...2025
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• Cowboys draft: Best weapon & biggest weakness of the Top 10 linebackers

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here are the top linebackers to know ahead of next week’s draft. We continue to dive in our top positional series for the Dallas Cowboys and this time looking at the top 10 linebackers in the draft and providing a short scouting report on each. Jihaad Campbell (Alabama) Best - RangeCampbell is a sideline-to-sideline monster and does i...2025
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• 12 linebacker fits for the Cincinnati Bengals on Day 2 and beyond

Photo by David Stacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What linebacker prospects could the Bengals target? There are not many true off-the-ball linebackers who are likely to be selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. To me, despite his size, Jalon Walker is as much of an “edge” as Abdul Carter. That leaves only Alabama’s Jihaad Campbell as a likely first-round pick (although his ...2025
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"New defensive coordinator Al Golden will also have fourth-round pick Barrett Carter to work with as well at the linebacker position."

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"Barrett Carter (6’-1”, 230) of Clemson in Round 4 is always around the ball with speed (4."

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"com/8AK8Ws7ebI— The Football Scout (@NFLTrenchBattle) September 23, 2023 LB Barrett Carter, Clemson Carter is set to be the next uber-athletic defender to come out of Clemson following the likes of Isaiah Simmons (2020 first-rounder) and Trenton Simpson (2023 third-rounder)."

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• Former Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy sees himself fitting in with Bengals
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• Top 10 linebacker prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals have not landed any linebackers to this point in free agency. While they do have Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter returning this year, they should still be looking to add talent to the linebacker room. The draft class is very good at the linebacker position, with two Ohio State Buckeyes at the […]...2026
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• Top 5 remaining linebackers for the Bengals to target

The main waves of free agency have passed, and the Cincinnati Bengals still have a glaring need at the linebacker position. Rookies Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter showed some flashes in 2025, but they also left a lot to be desired. Oren Burks is also still under contract for 2026, but the Bengals could […]...2026
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• Bengals free agency: The best linebackers for Cincinnati to target

The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Demetrius Knight II in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Two rounds later, they selected Barrett Carter. Both players ended up as starting linebackers for the majority of the season. Both players went through ups and downs during their rookie seasons. Missed tackles in particular have been a problem […]...2026
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• Demetrius Knight Jr. is already pushing for a starting linebacker role

Jordan Prather-Imagn Images The second-round pick is working to be alongside Logan Wilson in September. The Cincinnati Bengals have their hands full with the Shemar Stewart contract situation as training camp approaches. The front office and first round pick are having contract disagreements, and it has lasted since he was selected back in April. The first-round pick is still unsigned, but...2025
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• Film Room: A clear role for Barrett Carter in Al Golden’s defense

Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images Carter makes plays in the passing game. After signing two linebackers in free agency, it was unexpected to see the Cincinnati Bengals select two more in the 2025 NFL Draft, However, Al Golden’s words and Barrett Carter’s film reveal that Demetrius Knight and Carter are two very different types of linebackers. Golden talked about how to have a major impact...2025
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• Bengals sign Dylan Fairchild, Barrett Carter, Jalen Rivers and Tahj Brooks

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Four draft picks are now under contract. The Cincinnati Bengals have signed four NFL Draft picks: Offensive guard Dylan Fairchild, linebacker Barrett Carter, offensive tackle Jalen Rivers, and running back Tahj Brooks. Four of the Bengals’ six selections in the 2025 NFL Draft have now been signed. The 6-foot-5, 318-pound Fairchild was a third-round pick (81st o...2025
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• Bengals News (4/27): Early front-runner at guard?

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Dylan Fairchild apparently is in a position where one of the starting guard spots is his to lose. Bengals Select LB Barrett Carter With 119th Overall PickBengals Reaction: "Impressive human being. 4.0 GPA. Pre-snap, he's clearly in charge of that defense. A pure stack linebacker, but good in zone with good coverage skills. Four-down value. Early down. Thi...2025
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• Bengals select RB Tahj Brooks with their final pick of 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images A new backfield teammate for Chase Brown. With their final selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals have selected Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks. A 5-foot-9, 214-pound Texas native, Brooks ended his career as one of the best to ever suit up for the Red Raiders. He finished his collegiate career with 879 carries for 4,557 yards and...2025
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• Cowboys focused seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft
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• Bengals beef up trenches in Dane Brugler’s 7-round NFL Mock Draft and give Chase Brown a running mate

Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This could be a very solid draft for the Bengals. The NFL Draft is less than a week away, and there are many names being mentioned as possible targets for the Cincinnati Bengals. Recently, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, author of the annually famous “The Beast” Draft Guide, did his seven-round Mock Draft. Let’s look and see who he th...2025
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• What the Bengals linebacker room looks like after Germaine Pratt’s release

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) celebrates after recovering a fumble in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 9 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Las Vegas Raiders at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. The Bengals collected their first win at home with a 41-24 victory over the Raiders. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images...2025
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• Twitter reactions to Bengals releasing Germaine Pratt

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Playoff P is leaving the Queen City. Monday afternoon, it was reported that the Cincinnati Bengals would release long-time starting linebacker Germaine Pratt. Fans reacted the way they normally do — all over the place. Pratt isn’t coming off of a great 2024 season, but he also corralled the game-winning interception to end the Bengals' 31-year playoff drou...2025
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• Bengals News (4/27): Early front-runner at guard?
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• Matt Miller mocks Shedeur Sanders to New York Giants, despite presence of Russell Wilson

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Let’s see what else he does for Giants in 7-round mock draft Despite having signed Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, would the New York Giants select Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders if he is available at No. 3 in the 2025 NFL Draft? In a seven-round mock draft from ESPN’s Matt Miller on Thursday [ESPN insider], that is exactly what the Giants do. Wi...2025
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• Future Broncos: 3 Prospects to Watch in the College Football Playoffs

Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here are three prospects worth keeping in mind during the College Football Playoffs. The end of December is near, and the New Year is coming right up. It’s officially the holidays. That means there will be a lot of college football to watch over the next few weeks while you’re getting together with friends and family. We have covered ...2024
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• Thoughts & Jots: From Michigan-Ohio State to NFL flex to Myles Garrett

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Things in and around the NFL, college football and more The 2024 season still has plenty of games left. For the Cleveland Browns, it just seems over with eight losses already. It is difficult to watch games and talk about who Cleveland will draft in the Top-5 next April, but that is the reality. Last year at this time, the Browns were trying to keep the fift...2024
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• A way-too-early look at 2025 NFL Draft defensive prospects for the Seahawks

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports The NFL season hasn’t even started yet, but soon we’ll have College kicking off the 2024 season. We’ve picked out a few defensive prospects that would make sense for the Seahawks, with the aim of guiding fans’ eyes to some good options. Many prospects who are highly recommended before the season starts end up finishing the year and at most manage to get a spo...2024
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• Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects should your NFC team be watching in 2024?

Set Number: X164461 We list one 2025 NFL Draft prospect for each NFL team they should be watching this season. We obviously don’t know the 2025 NFL Draft order, nor the underclassmen who are going to declare, but it’s never too early to start taking a look at the positions your team may be interested in moving forward. As NFL teams are already prepping their scouting trips for the fall, l...2024
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• Demetrius Knight Jr. is already pushing for a starting linebacker role
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• Bengals cutting Germaine Pratt

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Adios, amigo. The Cincinnati Bengals have finally made a decision on Germaine Pratt. According to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, the Bengals are cutting Pratt. Pratt had previously requested a trade, and it appeared the Bengals attempted to facilitate one, but no deal ever happened, as no team likely wanted to take on his 20...2025
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• Bengals select RB Tahj Brooks with their final pick of 2025 NFL Draft
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• Thoughts & Jots: From Michigan-Ohio State to NFL flex to Myles Garrett
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• Grade the Pick: Bengals double up at linebacker with Clemson’s Barrett Carter

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Carter got better and better each season he was with Clemson. The Cincinnati Bengals are continuing to spend a lot of draft capital on defense. In the fourth round early Saturday afternoon, they drafted Clemson Tigers linebacker Barrett Carter at pick No. 119 overall. Carter is the second linebacker the Bengals have drafted this weekend, joining South Ca...2025
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• Bengals select Barrett Carter in Round 4

Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images Another linebacker! With the 115th selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals selected Clemson Tigers linebacker Barrett Carter. This marks the second linebacker the Bengals have taken after selection South Carolina’s Demetrius Knight in Round 2. It's safe to say Germaine Pratt is a goner. The 6-foot, 234-pound Carter finished his Clemson car...2025
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• Barrett Carter taking on a leadership role in Bengals defense
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• Jalen Davis is eyeing a starting spot in Bengals defense
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• Schedule quirk will allow Detroit Lions’ new offensive line to gel early
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• Shemar Stewart and Demetrius Knight Jr. waiting on contracts before taking part in OTAs

Albert Cesare/The Cincinnati Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The first and second-round selections are still working out contract details. Football is officially back as the Cincinnati Bengals rookie minicamp kicked off this week with all the new faces looking to help get the franchise back to contention. Despite rookie camp starting, the Bengals’ first and second-round sele...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft: A Top 10 positional ranking of defensive prospects

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Who is your favorite defensive prospect in this year’s NFL Draft? With the 2025 NFL Draft now a week away (April 24-26), positional rankings and big board's for all 32 NFL teams should all be pretty close to finalized. That means all the guesstimating and speculation that has taken place over the past several months will finally be clarified when we l...2025
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• Random Ramsdom: Team could be interested in Tyer Warren

Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 3/31/25 According to some news that I am linking below, the Los Angeles Rams could be showing a real interested in tight end prospect Tyler Warren as they reportedly are holding a workout for him. Is the team really interested or is this a smokescreen? I don’t know, and we won’t really know until after t...2025
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• Cowboys draft 2025: Top-10 prospect rankings for each position

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Who is your favorite draft prospect so far? College football is coming up to Bowl Season, that means in scouting terms this is when the hard work begins. Before draft season starts we give you a top-10 ranking for each position for the 2025 NFL Draft. Each position ranking has an overall ranking (in brackets). QUARTERBACK Sheduer Sander, Colorado (4) ...2024
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• Thoughts & Jots: From Michigan-Ohio State to NFL flex to Myles Garrett
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• Summer Scouting: A strong group of linebackers for a great defensive draft

Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports A strong linebacker class potentially rounds out a strong front 7 for 2025 The 2024 college football season is almost here, which will send NFL scouts criss-crossing the nation as they scout the upcoming draft class. As we’ve mentioned several times before, the defensive front looks to be the unquestioned strength of the 2025 NFL Draft class. As it stands now, ...2024
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• 2024 Draft Watch: All eyes on the quarterbacks

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images With college football in full-swing, we take a look at which quarterback prospects the Broncos could be eyeing in the future. Russell Wilson will turn 35 years old during the season and is coming off his worst season by far, in his career. Now, he could have a bounce-back season this year, and I certainly hope he does, but the team and we as fans need to ...2023
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